West Oxfordshire councillors call for government support for farmers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 13:19 · Archive
West Oxfordshire District Council unanimously backed a motion calling for government action to support farmers and improve food security.
West Oxfordshire District Council unanimously backed a motion on Wednesday, September 16, calling for a comprehensive food security strategy and continued investment to support climate-resilient farming. The Council Leader will write to Environment Secretary Angela Eagle and local MPs with the council's requests.
The letter will request stronger government duties on food security, continued investment to support climate-resilient farming, increased domestic food production and environmental recovery. It will also urge the government to improve cyber protection for food distribution and refrigerated supply networks, including considering critical national infrastructure status where appropriate.
Councillor Alistair Wray, executive member for environment, said the council wanted to see a more resilient food system where more food is produced closer to home, farmers build sustainable businesses and reliance on long and vulnerable supply chains is reduced. He added that whilst government has an important role to play, the council was already working to support the food sector at a local level.
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- West Oxfordshire councillors urge action to support farmersWest Oxfordshire District Council unanimously backed a motion to better support farmers and improve food security.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 05:00
- West Oxfordshire councillors urge action to support farmersWest Oxfordshire District Council unanimously backed a motion to better support farmers and improve food security.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 05:00
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